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A skeleton with an amputated foot discovered in Borneo has been dated to 31,000 years ago, suggesting that complex surgery might be much older than previously thought. The person whose foot was removed survived the procedure, which the researchers behind the find say shows the ‘surgeon’ must have had detailed knowledge of anatomy, and likely had access to antiseptic compounds.
Research article: Maloney et al.
News and Views: A surgical dawn 31,000 years ago in Borneo
Mummified reptiles hint at severe drought 250 million years ago, and mapping avalanche risk in remote locations.
Research Highlight: Quick-dried Lystrosaurus ‘mummy’ holds clues to mass death in the Triassic
Research Highlight: Avalanches in remote peaks are revealed with old satellites’ aid
We discuss some highlights from the Nature Briefing. This time, how extreme heat has likely contributed to Pakistan’s devastating floods, and what the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed about exoplanets so far?
Nature News: Why are Pakistan’s floods so extreme this year?
Nature News: Webb telescope wows with first image of an exoplanet
Nature News: Webb telescope spots CO2 on exoplanet for first time: what it means for finding alien life
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